AucklandPhoenix wrote:
And this guy may be involved in coaching the Nix next year?
Jesus.
Disappointing that he doesn't see any of our players as starters, guess he doesn't rate them much. Picking Elliot over Payne is diabolical.
Funnily enough in TUS this week he said contrary to media reports he was only invited down to have a look at training this week and played no role in coaching or even speaking to the group. Certainly on the basis of those comments I wouldn't think it was likely he will be part of the coaching group next year.
Anyway back on topic. Pijnaker shoulder injury. They can take a while to heal. I think if the All Whites were a meritocracy (we know they aren't due to Tommy Smith being a chance of making the squad) then this would put him even further behind Hughes in the CB pecking order. But won't be surprised to see him walk onto the plane even if he doesnt get back to his best/fittest, ahead of the likes of Isaac and Bill
Anyway back on topic. Pijnaker shoulder injury. They can take a while to heal. I think if the All Whites were a meritocracy (we know they aren't due to Tommy Smith being a chance of making the squad) then this would put him even further behind Hughes in the CB pecking order. But won't be surprised to see him walk onto the plane even if he doesnt get back to his best/fittest, ahead of the likes of Isaac and Bill
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Procrastinixing wrote:AucklandPhoenix wrote:Disappointing that he doesn't see any of our players as starters, guess he doesn't rate them much. Picking Elliot over Payne is diabolical.
And this guy may be involved in coaching the Nix next year?
Jesus.
Payne was phenomenal against Chile, but outside that he has been very poor this season and also injury plagued.
Elliott has generally done a decent job at RB for Aucks.
I don't think the call is as far fetched as some on here believe it is.
Elliott has generally done a decent job at RB for Aucks.
I don't think the call is as far fetched as some on here believe it is.
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imanixsupporter wrote:
Funnily enough in TUS this week he said contrary to media reports he was only invited down to have a look at training this week and played no role in coaching or even speaking to the group. Certainly on the basis of those comments I wouldn't think it was likely he will be part of the coaching group next year.
Anyway back on topic. Pijnaker shoulder injury. They can take a while to heal. I think if the All Whites were a meritocracy (we know they aren't due to Tommy Smith being a chance of making the squad) then this would put him even further behind Hughes in the CB pecking order. But won't be surprised to see him walk onto the plane even if he doesnt get back to his best/fittest, ahead of the likes of Isaac and Bill
The difference for him is he is a natural left footer CB, the others aren't.
Horrible season injuries wise will have him in doubt.
Horrible season injuries wise will have him in doubt.
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I dont watch many Auckland FC games, how has Nando been this season? I remember he was one of Danny Hay's favourites back at the start of the decade but don't recall him offering anything particularly worthwhile in the all whites jersey during that period.
Does he offer anything you wouldn't be getting from someone like Hughes or Stanger in that 5th choice CB spot.
Does he offer anything you wouldn't be getting from someone like Hughes or Stanger in that 5th choice CB spot.
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Rock Hopper wrote:
I dont watch many Auckland FC games, how has Nando been this season? I remember he was one of Danny Hay's favourites back at the start of the decade but don't recall him offering anything particularly worthwhile in the all whites jersey during that period.
Does he offer anything you wouldn't be getting from someone like Hughes or Stanger in that 5th choice CB spot.
He’s hardly played, 6 starts and 13 total appearances.
He can play a great cross-field switch on his left foot, but in my view he’s far too error prone to start for NZ.
If Stanger keeps starting in the SPFL and Hughes continues his progression, they’ll surpass him in the AWs pecking order, even when Boxall retires.
He can play a great cross-field switch on his left foot, but in my view he’s far too error prone to start for NZ.
If Stanger keeps starting in the SPFL and Hughes continues his progression, they’ll surpass him in the AWs pecking order, even when Boxall retires.
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Yipe it's that very handy long left foot switch that sets Nando apart from others. He's also a scoring menace at corners. He's scored from a few for Auckland.
Is he still noticeably error prone? I haven't watched AFC much at all this season. From memory he was at least partly at fault for the VUC's winning goal at Mt Smart, in their semi final last season.
Hopefully it's not a bad shoulder injury. Smith is still not playing for Braintree. Tuiloma and Stanger know they are in with a chance.
I doubt Bazeley will select any new caps, ruling out Hughes. Though Stanger is basically a new boy to the All Whites setup as well, difference being he's played before with all those guys who go back to Des's 2019 U20 WC side. Same thought process that might see OPP edge out Bayliss.
Is he still noticeably error prone? I haven't watched AFC much at all this season. From memory he was at least partly at fault for the VUC's winning goal at Mt Smart, in their semi final last season.
Hopefully it's not a bad shoulder injury. Smith is still not playing for Braintree. Tuiloma and Stanger know they are in with a chance.
I doubt Bazeley will select any new caps, ruling out Hughes. Though Stanger is basically a new boy to the All Whites setup as well, difference being he's played before with all those guys who go back to Des's 2019 U20 WC side. Same thought process that might see OPP edge out Bayliss.
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Nando was excellent last year and not error prone. Also scored 3 or 4 goals that year.
This year, too many injuries, but I think he makes Aucks a better team when he plays.
This year, too many injuries, but I think he makes Aucks a better team when he plays.
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